LRHS Health class puts spotlight on social media addiction, distracted driving for students

Although social media is popular among high school-aged students, spending too much time on a website can affect a person’s health in a negative way.

For the last two years, Lind-Ritzville High School Athletic Director and Health Teacher Greg Whitmore has taught a short unit focused on social media addiction and distracted driving.

Whitmore said social media and distracted driving are good lessons to cover in health class because it important for students to learn how both topics can impact their physical and mental health.

Since Whitmore started teaching the unit, there have been more social...